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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,234.76, 12,744.23 and 5,043.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,234.76, 12,744.23 and 5,043.28 is: 6,959.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,234.76 : 12,744.23 = 5,043.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,234.76/12,744.23 = 5,043.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,234.76x = 12,744.23 × 5,043.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,234.76x = 64,272,720.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,272,720.27/9,234.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,959.87

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